The ministerial “consultative” meeting hosted by Saudi Arabia Friday began in Jeddah with the participation of representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, who represented Jordan at the meeting, held separate meetings with Arab foreign ministers and discussed ties and developments. Safadi and the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, discussed the “strong” ties between the two kingdoms and ways to enhance joint Arab action and coordinate positions on Arab and regional issues. Safadi met with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri and Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Busaidi. He discussed with his counterparts strengthening cooperation between Jordan, Oman and Egypt. Safadi and the diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, Anwar Gargash, discussed regional and international developments.

Source: Jordan News Agency